Tranquil bush setting

Lyrebird Lodge retreat is a fully self-contained mud brick cottage situated on the foothills of Gulaga/Mt Dromedary. It is just fifteen minutes drive from both the historic village of Central Tilba and the scenic coastal town of Narooma.

A tranquil bush setting offers total privacy and a wide variety of bird life can be observed from the verandah. Lyrebird Lodge also utilises eco-friendly solar power.

Beautiful interiors

Chris also operates Tilba Chair Works and these unique pieces of furniture are featured throughout the lodge.

Catering for couples or groups up to six, the lodge features three bedrooms – loft with queen size bed, second bedroom with queen size bed, and third bedroom with two single beds. There is also a large open lounge and dining areas, kitchen and BBQ facilities on verandah over looking rainforest gully, a bathroom, TV and DVD. At night you can relax by your own camp fire.

Enjoy the romance of nature

Things to Bring: binoculars for bird spotting, camera, mountain bike, kayak/canoe, walking shoes. For the mountain bikers, we have four routes maped out with written directions, all leaving from Lyrebird Lodge.

A short drive also finds all of the attractions of the local Tilba/Narooma area – or simply relax and enjoy the romance of nature that Lyrebird Lodge has to offer.

Getting here

• From Tilba just follow the Tilba – Punkalla Road which continues on from the main street of Central Tilba. There is only really one intersection to negotiate on this road – 5.1km from the town – where it forks with Ridge Rd going straight ahead while the Tilba – Punkalla Rd continues down the hill to the left. Staying on the Tilba – Punkalla Rd there is a short drive through spotted gum forest at the base of Gulaga before a right hand turn into Armitage Rd (which is 9.1 km from Central Tilba and signposted).

• From Narooma just south of the township turn right onto Old Princes Highway off the Princes Highway, at 4.4 km from the Post Office in Narooma turn right onto Wagonga Scenic Drive. At 9.3 km from the PO you will pass Engine Road on your left, continue downhill and turn left at Punkalla Road toward Tilba, just before the little wooden bridge (10.9km). Stay on Punkalla Road through a pretty valley of farmland and then back uphill into forest and turn left onto Armitage Road (14.8km). Lyrebird Lodge is 1 km along Armitage Road, turn left.

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Accommodation

Get away from it all and relax in tranquil Tilba. From Bed & Breakfasts, romantic weekend getaways to farm cabins for the whole family, Tilba has the perfect range of accommodation options to make any stay in the region a memorable one.

Food & Wine

In the heart of River Cottage country, Tilba boasts pubs, wineries, cosy cafes and of course the cheese factory. Tilba has an abundance of culinary delights to satisfy most tastes, with an emphasis on high quality, local produce.

Shops & Galleries

Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba feature an intriguing range of shops and galleries. From antiques and traditional crafts to contemporary art and jewellery - there's something interesting & original for all visitors to enjoy.

Attractions

Tilba is famous for Gulaga (Mt Dromedary), a dramatic backdrop against Tilba’s rolling hills leading up to the ocean. Surrounding it are great national parks and gardens, the historic township and the amazing coastline.